Developer API

SMS API in DR Congo

Add SMS to your application in DR Congo in minutes. The eSMS Africa SMS API delivers to Vodacom, Airtel, Orange & Africell over direct routes, with delivery webhooks, OTP, sender IDs and a free sandbox to test before you go live.

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Direct routes to 4 networks Delivery reports CDF 136.3 per SMS

Networks in DR Congo

VodacomAirtelOrangeAfricell

Country code

+243

Status

Production

Why eSMS Africa

SMS API in DR Congo, done properly

REST API + SMPP

Send with a simple HTTPS request or bind over SMPP for high throughput. Either way your DR Congo traffic runs on the same direct routes to Vodacom, Airtel, Orange, Africell.

Delivery webhooks (DLR)

Get a real-time callback for every message status - sent, delivered, failed - so your app always knows what happened to each SMS in DR Congo.

Sandbox + SDKs

Test free in the sandbox, then go live with official Node, Python, PHP and Go SDKs. Example numbers for DR Congo use the +243 country code.

Sender IDs & OTP

Step by step

How to send an SMS to DR Congo with the API

1
Get your API key. Create an account and copy your API key from the dashboard.
2
Format the number. Use international format for DR Congo numbers - they start with +243 (e.g. 243811234567).
3
Call the send endpoint. POST to https://api.esmsafrica.io/v1/sms/send with to, from and message.
4
Receive delivery reports. Set a webhook URL and eSMS Africa calls it with each message status in real time.
5
Go live. Test in the sandbox with a test key, then switch to your live key.

Integrate in minutes

Send your first SMS to DR Congo

curl -X POST https://api.esmsafrica.io/v1/sms/send \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "to": "243811234567",
    "from": "MyBrand",
    "message": "Your message"
  }'

Full REST reference, SMPP details and SDKs for Node, Python, PHP and Go in the API documentation.

Local pricing

SMS API pricing in DR Congo

Basic

CDF 136.3

per SMS

Business

CDF 136.3

per SMS

Enterprise

CDF 136.3

per SMS

Prices reflect live rates for DR Congo. See the full pricing page or contact sales for volume rates.

FAQ

SMS API in DR Congo: common questions

How do I send an SMS to DR Congo from my app?

POST to the eSMS Africa /sms/send endpoint with the recipient in international format (+243...) and your message. See the code samples on this page for curl, Node, Python and PHP.

Do you support delivery reports over the API?

Yes. Set a webhook URL and eSMS Africa calls it with the delivery status of every message to DR Congo in real time.

REST or SMPP for DR Congo?

Use REST for most applications; use SMPP when you need very high, sustained throughput. Both reach Vodacom, Airtel, Orange & Africell on direct routes.

Is there a sandbox?

Yes - a free sandbox and test API keys let you integrate and test SMS to DR Congo without spending credit.

Which SDKs are available?

Official SDKs for Node.js, Python, PHP and Go, plus a documented REST API you can call from any language.